Lot 149
  • 149

Patmore, Coventry

Estimate
400 - 600 GBP
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Description

  • Patmore, Coventry
  • Principle in Art, Etc. George Bell, 1890
  • Printed book
8vo, second edition, PRESENTATION COPY INSCRIBED BY THE AUTHOR ("W.E. Henley, | from Coventry Patmore. |July 18, 1890"), spine torn and partially defective, offsetting

Provenance

W.E. Henley, presentation inscription; Lewis Kennedy Morse, bookplate

Condition

Condition is described in the main body of the cataloguing where appropriate
"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."

Catalogue Note

Patmore was introduced to Henley, one of the most influential literary editors of the period, by Alice Meynell.